2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · CE64 HHT

A recurring theme of brake and rear suspension wear runs through the MOT history of this 2014 Vauxhall Mokka, and it remains the defining mechanical consideration for any prospective buyer. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, and the previous test a year earlier on 25 September 2024 was similarly clean, suggesting that remedial work was carried out in the interim to address the issues flagged in 2022 and 2023. However, the 2023 sequence is instructive: a pass on 8 September 2023 carried multiple advisories for fluctuating service brakes front and rear, a pitted and scored offside rear brake disc, and nails in two tyres, all of which had already been noted at a failure just eleven days earlier on 28 August 2023. That earlier failure cited parking brake efficiency below requirements and an inoperative offside parking brake, alongside the same brake fluctuation advisories, indicating that the rear braking system had reached a point of genuine mechanical concern rather than mere cosmetic wear. The recorded mileage of 83,015 miles across twelve years equates to an average of around 6,900 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record, with annual MOTs present from 2020 through 2025, and the mileage progression implied by the consistent annual testing pattern is steady rather than sporadic. This level of use means the usual consumables and chassis components have been worked at a moderate rate, consistent with the brake disc wear and rear coil spring corrosion noted in the 2022 advisories, but not so high that one would expect accelerated wear on major drivetrain components beyond what is normal for a twelve year old turbocharged petrol or diesel crossover. The advisories on the rear coil springs recorded in 2022 are particularly relevant to a buyer, as coil spring corrosion is a progressive condition that worsens with each winter of road salt exposure and can ultimately lead to fracture, particularly on the Mokka platform where rear spring replacement is a known concern. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or rattling noise from the rear suspension over uneven road surfaces, and inspect the springs visually for surface pitting or any signs of cracking near the coils. The brake fluctuations noted on multiple occasions between 2022 and 2023, combined with the pitted rear disc, point to a braking system that was developing uneven pad wear or caliper guide issues; during a road test, feel for any pulling to one side under braking, pedal pulsation suggesting disc runout, or a spongy or dragging pedal feel that might indicate a sticking caliper, particularly on the offside rear. The headlamp aim failure on the 2022 test, while rectified the same day under thePRS repairable items category, is worth noting alongside the advisory that the internal headlight adjuster had been altered, as this suggests previous manual alignment intervention rather than a factory setting. Check that both headlamps project an even beam pattern with a flat horizontal cutoff when parked facing a wall. The parking brake issue from 2023 should be verified by applying the lever firmly on a slope and confirming the vehicle holds without creep, and the rear cables and caliper actuator mechanism should be inspected for corrosion and free movement. Given that the two most recent tests have been clean, much of this work appears to have been addressed, but the underlying wear pattern on the rear axle and braking system is the area to scrutinise most carefully before purchase.